Bachelor of Arts in Art Education, K-12

Location(s): Face-to-face

Choose this degree if your goal is to specifically teach art in a K-12 classroom. As an Art Education major, you will spend time developing your personal artistic skills. However, you will also engage in educational theories, explore teaching methods, and participate in field experiences that are all required for teaching certification. Art Education majors have an advisor in both the Art and Education departments.

Specific Courses Required for This Degree:

A. Art Requirements (51-54 Credits)

AR 105 - Intro to Art Criticism 3 Credit(s)
AR 206 - Studio One 3 Credit(s)
AR 207 - Studio Two 3 Credit(s)
AR 208 - Drawing 3 Credit(s)
AR 216 - Introduction to Art Education 3 Credit(s)
AR 220 - Painting 3 Credit(s)
AR 252 - Beg 3D - Form & Extended Media 3 Credit(s)
AR 253 - Ceramics: Handbuilding 3 Credit(s)
AR 260 - Beginning Printmaking I 3 Credit(s)
OR
AR 261 - Beginning Printmaking II 3 Credit(s)
AR 280 - Beginning B&W Photography 3 Credit(s)
OR
AR 281 - Beginning Digital Photography 3 Credit(s)
AR 334 - Elem School Art Ed Methods 3 Credit(s)
AR 335 - Sec School Art Ed Methods 3 Credit(s)
AR 364 - History of Art I 3 Credit(s)
AR 365 - History of Art II 3 Credit(s)

B. Plus 3 Hours From The Following:

AR 202 - In Design 3 Credit(s)
AR 306 - Illustrator 3 Credit(s)
AR 310 - Photoshop 3 Credit(s)

C. Emphasis Area

Complete a 9 hour area of emphasis in one of the following areas: Art History, Drawing, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Form and Extended Media (these 9 hours will include classes from the above areas, to add a minimum of 3 hours or a maximum of 6 hours depending on the chosen emphasis).

D. Education Requirements (29 Credits)

ED 200 - Perspectives Teaching/Learning 3 Credit(s)
ED 220 - The Exceptional Learner 3 Credit(s)
ED 416 - Sec/K-12 Class Instruct/Mngmnt 2 Credit(s)
ED 426 - Sec/K-12 Ed Practice/Assmnt 2 Credit(s)
ED 429 - Content Area Literacy 2 Credit(s)
ED 455 - Student Teaching K-12 1 to 15 Credit(s)